Forest managers also determined that it is safe to re-open the area inside the BWCAW along the Canadian border and around Knife Lake to public use.

A survey of the Emerald Lake/Ft. Frances #59 wildfire showed very little evidence of active fire behavior. The area inside the BWCAW was closed earlier this month while fire was burning on the Canadian side.

Fire crews will continue to monitor the fire area.

Dry, sunny weather is inviting visitors to the Forest to view fall colors and for early hunting season.

Forest managers ask visitors to be extra careful with all open fires as conditions are still dry in the woods.

For updates on the conditions in the Superior Natonal Forest, check out the Forest website.